CVE-2020-1173 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Vulnerability Description

A spoofing vulnerability exists in Microsoft Power BI Report Server in the way it validates the content-type of uploaded attachments. An authenticated attacker could exploit the vulnerability by uploading a specially crafted payload and sending it to the user. The attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could then perform actions and run scripts in the security context of the user. This security update addresses the vulnerability by ensuring Power BI Report Server properly validates content-type of the attachments when uploading and opening.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Power Bi Report Server	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-1173?

CVE-2020-1173 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). A spoofing vulnerability exists in Microsoft Power BI Report Server in the way it validates the content-type of uploaded attachments. An authenticated attacker could exploit the vulnerability by uploa...

How severe is CVE-2020-1173?

CVE-2020-1173 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-1173?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Power Bi Report Server.